Proposal Specialist - Federal or Commercial Energy

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a meticulous coordinator with a knack for persuasive writing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where your organization directly drives business growth?

A premier leader in sustainable infrastructure and energy services is expanding its US headquarters. We are seeking a Proposal Coordinator to act as the strategic hub of our business development lifecycle, managing the creation and submission of high-quality RFPs, RFIs, and RFQs.

Why Join Us?

• Pure Growth: This role is open strictly due to rapid team expansion and major US market growth—meaning excellent long-term career progression.
• Top-Tier Benefits: Enjoy 100% employer-paid health benefits, a year-end winter shutdown, and a highly competitive compensation package.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Management: Partner with project managers to build, track, and enforce proposal schedules, ensuring all milestones and final deadlines are met.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the central liaison between Business Development, Estimating, Finance, Legal, and Engineering to gather necessary data and align content with client needs.
• Content Development: Draft, edit, and organize compelling proposal content; maintain and curate a centralized library of boilerplate text, project profiles, and team resumes.
• Quality Assurance: Review all submissions for strict compliance with RFP/RFI requirements, ensuring immaculate grammar, formatting, and brand consistency.
• Meeting Facilitation: Lead proposal kick-off and debrief meetings, track project status, and coordinate post-submission follow-ups or client information requests.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, English, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: Strong foundational understanding of the structured proposal development process (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs).
• Skills: Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading capabilities with a sharp eye for detail.
• Project Management: Proven ability to juggle multiple tight deadlines simultaneously without sacrificing quality.
• Tech Savvy: Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Bonus Points: Prior experience in highly regulated industries (such as commercial energy or federal/defense sectors) is a major asset.

Compensation & Work Perks

• Base Salary: $75,000 – $95,000+ (with flexibility up to $100K+ for highly experienced candidates).
• Bonus: Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP) eligible.
• Time Off: 3 weeks of vacation plus a 1-week company paid closure in December.
• Retirement: 401(k) with a 4% company match.
• Health: Comprehensive US benefits package 100% covered for the employee.
• Location: Hybrid schedule (3 days a week) in Charlotte, NC. (Relocation assistance considered for exceptional candidates).